I devour recipe videos, articles and blogs on food, and food shows on a regular basis, and my inspiration to cook comes from all of this. Recently, a leading food magazine in the UAE organised a competition on apples, and I knew this was…

These double chocolate muffins are epic. They are soft, fluffy, fudgy with chocolate chips and, in my opinion, simply the best option. I've made these muffins plenty of times, and if you follow me on Instagram, you will know how many times I've made…

So, how many of you have watched 'The Hundred Foot Journey'? Well, I recently got the opportunity to watch a preview of the movie at Nehru Planetarium last week through an invite by Atout France and enjoyed it immensely. Now, I am no film…

When I first came to Mumbai, one of the first few eateries I was taken to visit was B. Merwans at Grant Road. I still remember the taste of their mawa cake and the icecream soda I'd had. Sadly, the place is closing down…

I am back after a short hiatus. Had a bake sale last month - a spur of the moment decision, which gave me great insight into the palate of Mumbai's foodies. Been busy with work since then, and although I have been cooking loads,…

I am super excited! Tomorrow is my very first bake sale! Well, its more of a food exhibition (organised by Small Fry Co.) with a whole lot of interesting food businesses selling (read: BawiBride, Life Ki Recipe, Between Breads, Story in a Jar, Terra…

Happy New Year! I know its late – 9 days of 2013 have already passed – and I haven’t posted in almost a month. But, it’s just been 2 months filled with weddings and just weddings. Winter has set in and Mumbai too is…

The past week was hectic, but when I woke up on Saturday morning, I was all inspired to bake. I had been looking for recipes where I could use peanut buttercream frosting to use up the leftover buttercream that was whiling away in the…

Who doesn't like chocolate? Anyone who doesn't, please pardon my being judgmental, but you just don’t know what you are missing! I LOVE chocolate, which is obvious from the above statement! And, the classic chocolate cake by Rachel Allen is my favourite version. This…

Till about 6 months ago, I didn’t have a TV -- and it was a conscious choice. But, till then, people never tired of telling me to get one, and topping that list was my sister. You see, there were (sorry, are) these amazing…

I started baking when I was in my early teens. While I started off with packet cakes by Pillsbury and Betty Crocker, I soon proceeded to baking several other simple cakes from scratch. But, the highlight was always my upside-down pineapple cake. I'd dogmatically…

Behind the Scenes

Hi! I am Shanti - writer, editor, home cook, culinary blogger. Riot of Flavours is my canvas to celebrate food in all its glory. The blog, conceptualised in 2012, focuses on my kitchen experiments, bordering on everyday dishes. My passion is cooking, conceptualising recipes and food writing. I am from Mumbai, India and currently live in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. For work or collaborations, please contact me on riotofflavours@gmail.com